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Director of Product Design

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November 16

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M-KOPA

Founded in 2011, M-KOPA is a fintech platform that provides digital financial services to underbanked consumers by leveraging data to combine digital micropayments with the Internet of Things [IoT] technology. With operations in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana, M-KOPA’s platform has provided over $1 billion in credit and enabled 3 million customers to access smartphones, electric motorcycles, solar power systems, digital loans and health insurance. The company directly employs nearly 2,000 people across Africa and has created over 10,000 roles for sales agents since the start of 2020.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• Leading the strategic direction and evolution of our Product Design function • Collaborating with Product Management and Tech leadership to define overall UX strategy • Building and maintaining design systems that ensure visual cohesion while enabling rapid innovation • Reviewing design work to ensure quality and cohesion before release • Mentoring design team members and fostering a sense of belonging while helping advance their careers • Working with marketing teams to ensure visual cohesion across the M-KOPA brand • Translating design metrics into business outcomes that executives understand and value

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years experience leading design teams and complex projects in digital products • Deep understanding of UX strategy with the ability to balance business goals with user needs • Experience building and maintaining design systems across multiple touchpoints • Solid leadership and mentoring capabilities • Ability to work with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple countries • Solid interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills • Experience translating design impact into business metrics • Experience in fintech or similar industries

🏖️ Benefits

• Family-friendly policies • Prioritize well-being • Embrace flexibility • Diverse development programs • Coaching partnerships • On-the-job training

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